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Malaysia posts 15th straight month of trade growth as March exports hit record high

Nation’s trade momentum continues with rising exports and a soaring trade surplus despite global uncertainties climbing to RM249.89 billion in March 2025

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IMF sees global growth hurt by trade tensions but no recession

The fund expects 'significant' consequences from trade reboot as economists see chances of US recession over the coming year surging to 45%

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Ringgit strengthens against Greenback amid lingering US-China trade tensions

Currency sees modest gains as U.S. Dollar weakens and US job data signals labour market resilience

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Powell says U.S. Federal Reserve can wait on any interest rate moves

The U.S. is well positioned to wait for greater clarity, Powell says, on the impact of policy changes in areas such as immigration, taxation, regulation, and ta...

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Ringgit opens higher vs US dollar as tariff uncertainties linger

US equity futures took a hit, reflecting market disappointment over indications that the Fed may adopt a cautious, wait-and-see approach

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Sapura Energy secures RM100 million offshore vessel contracts in Malaysia and Thailand

New deals to extend operations of key support vessels through FY2026, bolstering company’s offshore services footprint

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Nvidia warns of US$5.5 billion hit amid tighter US export curbs on AI chips to China 

New licensing requirements for China-bound H20 chips threaten Nvidia’s inventory and sales forecasts as geopolitical tensions escalate

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Ringgit opens nearly flat amid slight uptick in DXY

The direction of tariff policies remains uncertain, with no clear indication yet on whether China will yield to US pressure to initiate negotiations in the ongo...

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Ringgit opens stronger against US dollar amid trade policy uncertainty

The confusion surrounding the tariff policy has created difficulty in assessing its macroeconomic impact, says Dr Afzanizam

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Malaysia showcases investment potential with over 150 business meetings at Expo 2025 Osaka

MITI-led Investment, Trade and Industry Week highlights Malaysia’s strengths in green technology, halal industry, and advanced manufacturing as nation targets R...

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Malaysia’s job market to remain resilient in 2025 amid global trade uncertainty – Maybank IB

Unemployment rate forecast at 3.2%, with stronger wage growth and steady employment trends boosting consumer confidence

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Singapore downgrades 2025 GDP forecast to 0%-2% amid US-China tariff war

The tit-for-tat tariff moves could lead to a full-blown global trade war, which will upend global supply chains, raise costs and lead to a far sharper global ec...

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Ringgit rises, Dollar slips on escalating trade dispute

The dollar-ringgit is likely to stay within a narrow range, though with a slight positive bias